June 23
2018
Tham Luang Cave Rescue
In June and July 2018, twelve boys and their soccer coach were trapped by floodwaters deep inside Thailand’s Tham Luang cave, setting off a massive international rescue operation that gripped the world. After 18 days, all were brought out alive in a perilous mission that claimed the life of a Thai Navy SEAL and highlighted the power of global teamwork and human resilience. Read more
2012
Waldo Canyon Fire
The Waldo Canyon Fire was a devastating wildfire that swept into western Colorado Springs, Colorado, in June and July 2012, destroying 346 homes, taking two lives, and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. It remains one of the most destructive wildfires in Colorado history. Read more
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